Paper Piecing Tips & Tricks Does the idea of paper piecing make you want to break out in hives? You’re not alone, tons of quilters feel that way! Foundation paper piecing is a quilting technique born out of a need for precision, often used in blocks with irregular or unusual shapes, but it can be… Read More
Use Your Illusions, March 2015 Use Your Illusions is a high contrast, paper pieced pattern which includes instructions for both wall and lap sized quilts. The name of the quilt was inspired by the Guns ‘N Roses album of the late 90’s. The front cover quilt was quilted by Abby Latimer of Latimer Lane Quilting. Read More
Keeping it Zentresting, Developing Guild Programs & Fun The guild is much more than just a monthly meeting! In this webinar, we will discuss ideas for programs, from sew-ins to swaps to retreats and much more. Kristen Ballou of the Seattle MQG, will lead you through the challenges of welcoming new members, getting to know everyone, and developing… Read More
Speakers, Teachers & Sewlebrities; Finding & Contracting Quilting Talent Want to attract sewlebrities to your next guild meeting? Bringing talent to your area often includes looking right at home for local and regional speakers and teachers. In this webinar, Kristy Daum will share ideas for networking and connecting with talent, other guilds and your local network of shops to… Read More
Smubble, February 2015 The idea for this quilt came from artwork by Luli Sanchez. Now that I look back on the piece, it doesn’t look much like it at all. I named it Smubble for my own childish self-indulgence. Several years ago, my son was about 6 or 7 and he was fascinated… Read More
Choosing Fabric for a Quilt: Thoughts, Suggestions, and General Inspiration I love fabric and I love finding new and interesting ways to combine it in patchwork. In this webinar, I’ll talk about what leads me to choose certain fabrics for certain projects, why I think certain fabrics are more appropriate for certain kinds of piecing, and simple strategies for putting together… Read More
Road to Pasadena, January 2015 Road to Pasadena was inspired by the Arroyo Seco Parkway, the first freeway in LA. It runs between downtown LA and Pasadena, and it’s VERY curvy. … Read More
